Volvo S40, reviews and features

Volvo S40 is a luxury car produced by the Swedish company Volvo since 1995. For 18 years, since the beginning of the issue, the customers were presented 2 generations of machines, the last - in 2004. In addition, in 2008, restyling was made: the front part of the car was externally as close as possible to the Volvo S80, and the rear became more elegant due to the new LED lights and sporty bumper look.

Volvo S40. Specifications:

According to the type of body, the car belongs to the four-door five-seated sedans. The maximum speed that it develops is 185 km / h, while up to 100 km / h it accelerates in 11.9 seconds. The length of the car does not exceed 447.6 cm, the width is 177 cm, and the height is 145.4 cm. The clearance of this model is 13.6 cm. The manufacturer's equiped weight is 1310 cm. The volume of the fuel tank of the car is 55 l, It is equipped with a luggage compartment with a capacity of 404 liters. The least car consumes fuel when driving on the highway - for every 100 km it spends no more than 5.8 liters. Most of all on the urban cycle - about 9.2 liters. On a mixed cycle, the flow rate is 7.1 liters.

Volvo S40. Reviews:

Of course, the first thing that attracts this car is the body design. No wonder he refers to luxury cars. Volvo is the embodiment of noble elegance and style. Nothing superfluous, not one sharp line breaking harmony. The car looks very expensive and self-confident.

Reliability is a quality that Volvo S40 can boast of. The owners' testimonies indicate that the machine works for the first few years without any complaints, only a scheduled maintenance is required. Breakdowns appear when the mileage begins to exceed a hundred thousand, while the cost of parts and maintenance is quite high.

A rich package even in the basic version - another advantage of the Volvo S40. Reviews indicate that the car has everything you need. Very comfortable and comfortable salon, in the manufacture of which expensive, quality, pleasant to the touch materials were used. The plastic is strong and soft, all panels are made without any unnecessary gaps. Very comfortable seats, with a lot of adjustments that hold your back well and allow the driver to feel comfortable during long trips. Good handling and maneuverability also relate to the merits of the Volvo S40. The testimonies testify that the car clearly obeys the steering wheel turns, confidently holds the road, goes to the turns, does not deviate and does not swing. The speed in it is practically not felt.

Many celebrate an excellent audio system in a Volvo S40. The reviews note that the car has 6 speakers with an amplifier that produces a loud deep and clear sound. Radio tape recorder periodically catches European radio stations. Excellent brakes - do not allow the car to roll even in ice. Suspension is quite soft - when driving on an uneven road, bumps and irregularities by the driver are felt, but they do not cause any special discomfort.

However, even this car has its disadvantages. In addition to the already mentioned expensive maintenance and high cost of spare parts, the average dynamics of the Volvo S40 can be attributed to the shortcomings . Reviews note that the car accelerates far from fast, especially for models with a 1.6-liter engine. To overtake it comes powerfully and confidently, but it's unlikely to drive on it. The car is quite demanding on the quality of gasoline. Fuel consumption is average, at higher speeds or in a busy city, it exceeds the manufacturer's indicated figures by 1-2 liters. Some note a low enough ground clearance, which allows you to cling to the bottom of the road when driving along deep tracks and makes it difficult to ride along the curbs. In severe frosts, when the temperature drops below 30, the machine can start up hard and not the first time. Used Volvo is quite difficult to sell, not having thrown off in the price.